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Gun Control & RKBA

Travis_0004

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2. Just a note, modern ammo is not dangerous in a fire

Reply to SecularMotion (Original post)

Wed May 11, 2016, 06:07 AM

May 2016

If he had some black powder in large jugs that could be dangerous but just ammo alone isnt really dangerous.

You would be completely safe in a heavy jacket and a face shield (which firefighters already wear.)

If somebody went in with no shirt they could get a few minor welts or a small cut, but no real danger (beyond a fire which you need to be much more concerned about.

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